My general stuff. This will generally include computer related information, but may also contain general rantings on my part.

Friday, October 28, 2011

Vyatta virtual router

Often times when setting up a test lab, I will use a Linux system as a router/firewall. While this works, it requires somewhat intimate knowledge of Linux setup and networking - something not everyone is going to have. I found the Vyatta platform is a nice hybrid between a Linux server and a network appliance. It allows for routing, firewalling, DHCP/DNS, VPN, and more.